1 Timothy 2:4
who wants all men to be saved and to arrive at an acknowledgment of the truth.
Catholic Public Domain Version
In The King James Version
Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.
In Context
3For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior,
5For there is one God, and one mediator of God and of men, the man Christ Jesus,
Cross References
Isaiah 49:6and so he has said: “It is a small thing that you should be my servant so as to raise up the tribes of Jacob, and so as to convert the dregs of Israel. Behold, I have offered you as a light for the Gentiles, so that you may be my salvation, even to the furthest regions of the earth.”
Isaiah 55:1All you who thirst, come to the waters. And you who have no money: hurry, buy and eat. Approach, buy wine and milk, without money and without barter.
Ezekiel 18:32For I do not desire the death of one who dies, says the Lord God. So return and live.”
Habakkuk 2:14For the earth shall be filled, that they might know the glory of the Lord, like the waters spreading over the sea.
Mark 16:15And he said to them: “Go forth to the whole world and preach the Gospel to every creature.
Luke 14:23And the lord said to the servant: ‘Go out to the highways and hedges, and compel them to enter, so that my house may be filled.
Matthew Henry on 1 Timothy 2:2-9
Universal Prayer Recommended. ( a. d. 64.) 1 I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; 2 For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty. 3 For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour; 4 Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth. 5 For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ… Read the whole commentary →